Fox Grants ‘Brief Extension’ in Cable Dispute
Dec 31, 2009 Object
The Fox television network allowed its broadcast signal to be carried by Time Warner Cable for a brief extension past a midnight deadline as talks over fees continued.
Time Warner Cable Inc. made the announcement as the clock rolled past midnight Thursday on the East Coast.
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Fox Grants ‘Brief Extension’ in Cable Dispute originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:53:00.
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Enough of the top ten lists, what’s your ‘Vehicle of the Decade’?
Dec 31, 2009 Object
Filed under: Etc.
In just a few hours, the Naughties will be no more. And while we’re all for looking back on the decade that was with rose-tinted glasses, our critical eyes inevitably fall to the vehicles released in the last ten years. There was a balanced amount of successes and disappointments, but rather than come up with yet another top picks list, we decided it would be best to pose the question to you: What’s your vehicle of the decade?
Naturally, we’ve got our own picks, but at the end of the day, it’s your opinion matters most. So sound off in Comments before you head out on the town and enjoy the final moments of one of the most compelling decades in automotive history.
Enough of the top ten lists, what’s your ‘Vehicle of the Decade’? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Video: Dyer’s most eXtreme moments of 2009
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Apparently Automobile and New York Times contributor Ezra Dyer took a fair amount of flack for his snowy Audi R8 escapades, so he’s compiled his greatest motive moments of 2009 into one predictably ridiculous montage. We’d describe the antics ourselves, but a chilled bottle of champagne is goading us from afar and Dyer does a far better job:
Do not even watch this video if you have a heart condition or think you might be pregnant, for it includes the following graphic material: Goading Michael Schumacher into driving like a maniac in a Ferrari 599 GTB; shooting my Cadillac with machine guns, at night, using tracer bullets; jumping a Subaru; jumping off a sand dune without a Subaru; Lamborghini doughnuts; shots of speedometers reading x-tremely high speeds. And there’s even more. Your ticket buys you the whole seat, but trust me when I tell you that you’ll only need the edge.
The “Most Awesome Video Ever” awaits after the jump, and in keeping with the extreme theme, M
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A Pilgrimage to One Source of Italy’s 2-Wheel Passion
Dec 31, 2009 Object
Thousands of fans make their way to an industrial park on the outskirts of Bologna to ooh and aah at the Ducati Museum.
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A Pilgrimage to One Source of Italy’s 2-Wheel Passion
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Brunch Nation: Why It’s Hottest Meal of the Year
Dec 31, 2009 Object
The recession has turned us into a people who brunch. It makes sense that in hard times, a restaurant outing that combines two meals into one would become as hot as jalape
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Report: Kansas to cease allowing motorists to have ‘duplicate’ personalized plates. Wait, wha?
Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal
Kansas is revamping the way it issues vanity plates, and it means a lot of residents are going to lose their ‘duplicate’ personalized plates. They’re not really duplicates, though: Unlike most states, Kansas allows people in different counties to have the same alphanumeric combination, so while the tags might appear to be copies, they are registered in different counties and that technically makes them different plates.
According to Kansas.com, the problem with that strategy is that law enforcement officials in hot pursuit have a hard time reading which county a car’s “JAYHAWK” plate is registered to, so they have been behind the push to change the policy. The Kansas DMV is in the process of figuring out who registered each of these ‘duplicate’ plates first, and then it plans to send letters to anyone else with that same alphanumeric combo to let them know they can’t renew it.
Just as novel as finding out Kansas allowed multiple copies of a tag in the same state was the list of the top ten vanity plates chosen. It’s arguably embarrassing that the number one plate is “HUSKERS,” which amounts to cheerleading for a team in another state, like “SOONERS” in the seven spot. The home team, “JAYHAWK” comes in second, followed by Larry the Cable Guy’s slogan, “GITRDUN,” which is more popular than the Kansas City “CHIEFS” in number four. Ah, Kansas, what are we going to do with you? Hat tip to Dude!
[Source: Kansas.com | Image: Robinrkc - C.C. License 2.0]
Report: Kansas to cease allowing motorists to have ‘duplicate’ personalized plates. Wait, wha? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Touring the Temples of German Automaking
Dec 31, 2009 Object
In the last five years, four leading German automakers have opened or reworked the museums dedicated to each brand’s heritage and history.
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Touring the Temples of German Automaking
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Video: Electric scooter gets the Snow Kit Solution
Filed under: Videos, Motorcycle
GOVECS electric scooter with Snow Kit Solution - Click above to watch the video after the jump
Depending on where you happen to live on the planet, two-wheeled transportation may be anything from a year-round necessity to a few-months-of-the-year hobby. Right about now, at least half of all motorcyclists here in the United States have their scooters and motorcycles packed warmly away in the garage. But does it have to be that way?
Well, that partially depends on your penchant for excitement and snow sports. We remember having all kinds of fun on snowmobiles in our teen years, and after watching the video after the break, we have a new obsession to look forward to: snow-scooting.
That’s right, remove the front wheel of your scooter, replace it with a ski and add a nice, knobby tire out back. Instant snow-scooter! Best of all, the machine from Govecs Slidescooters featured in today’s video is electric, so there’s no noxious exhaust to spoil America’s pristine natural surroundings. Oh, and we apologize in advance for the soundtrack. Turn the volume down and check out the video after the jump.
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Car Reviews: 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
Dec 31, 2009 Object
Some drivers seek comfort and reliability, while others crave a sporty suspension paired with a powerful engine. As a mom, I want all of the above. Call me demanding or even ridiculous, but I want a car that’s both fun to drive and family friendly, with space for all of our necessities. While the Dodge Caravan remains a standout with its features aimed at families, it misses the mark by a large margin in the fun category.
The Grand Caravan looks like a typical minivan, boxy and practical from every angle. It reminds me of a denim dress that’s shapeless but comfortable. While it’s a practical choice, no one—not a single soul — gets excited about stepping into it every morning. This is my beef with minivans: There’s a distinct lack of personality.
Even though the Grand Caravan comes with a V-6 engine, I was disappointed by it whenever my daily drive required some speediness. The SXT version that I tested came with a sports-tuned suspension, which aims to provide a real stuck-to-the-road feeling.
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